Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Lamar Odom Arrested for DUI in Las Vegas
Lamar Odom, a former NBA player, was arrested in Las Vegas for driving under the influence (DUI).
He was also cited for speeding and making an improper lane change.
The case is being investigated, and he is expected to appear in court on March 17.
This is not the first time Odom has had legal trouble related to drugs and alcohol.
In 2013, he entered a rehab program after a similar arrest.
Odom has been open about his past struggles, including a near-fatal overdose in 2015.
He wrote about this experience in his 2019 book, 'Darkness to Light', where he described having seizures, strokes, and being on life support.
Lamar Odom arrested in Las Vegas for DUI, speeding, and improper lane change.
Case under investigation with court appearance scheduled for March 17.
Odom has a history of substance abuse and legal issues, including a 2013 rehab stint.
He detailed a near-fatal overdose in his 2019 book 'Darkness to Light'.
Odom's heart stopped twice, and he suffered multiple seizures and strokes in 2015.
- Who
- Lamar Odom, former NBA star
- What
- Arrested for DUI, speeding, and improper lane change
- When
- Early Saturday morning (local time), case under investigation, court appearance on March 17
- Where
- Las Vegas
- Why
- Charged with driving under the influence and other traffic violations
- Person Involved
- Lamar Odom
- Location of Arrest
- Las Vegas
- Charges
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Speeding, Improper Lane Change
- Court Appearance Date
- March 17
- Previous Incident Year
- 2013
- Book Title
- Darkness to Light
- Year of Book Publication
- 2019
- Near-Fatal Overdose Location
- Las Vegas brothel
- Year of Near-Fatal Overdose
- 2015